Geely Australia’s official web site confirmed that the Geely EX5 pure electrical SUV, often known as the Geely Galaxy E5 in China, will launch in mid-2025, priced round 45,000 USD (72,200 AUD or 326,000 yuan). The automotive might be adjusted by way of configurations and the suspension system for the Australian market, in keeping with Geely.
For reference, the Geely Galaxy E5 was launched on the Chinese language market in August this 12 months, accessible in 5 trims, with a value vary from 112,800 – 148,800 yuan (15,760 – 20,800 USD).
Presently, the precise particulars of the changes to satisfy the native necessities haven’t been revealed. There have been speculations that Geely will calibrate the digicam and radar techniques to adapt to the Australian driving situations. On the identical time, the Geely EX5 is anticipated to have OTA replace capabilities.
It’s price stating that earlier this 12 months, the Geely EX5 made its official debut in Frankfurt, Germany. Though EX5 is the worldwide title, the automotive was launched because the Proton e.MAS 7 in Malaysia this month, accessible in primary and superior trims, priced at 109,800 ringgit (180,000 yuan or 24,500 USD) and 123,800 ringgit (202,000 yuan or 27,600 USD), respectively.
By way of look, inside, and energy specs, the Geely EX5 is just not a lot completely different from the home model. Constructed based mostly on Geely’s GEA platform, the size, width, and top are 4615/1901/1670 mm, respectively, and the wheelbase is 2750 mm. The drag coefficient is 0.269cd.
The front-mounted electrical motor has a most energy of 160 kW (215 hp), a peak torque of 320 Nm, and a 0 – 100 km/h acceleration time of 6.9 seconds. The battery comes from Geely’s AEGIS Brief Blade LFP packs, supplied in 49.52 kWh and 60.22 kWh capacities, which correspond to a CLTC cruising vary of 440 km and 530 km, respectively.
Inside, the Geely EX5 retains the ten.2-inch instrument panel, 15.4-inch central management display screen that’s powered by the Flyme Auto system, HUD, 16-speaker Flyme Audio system, and stage 2 superior driving help system. Different commonplace configurations embody automated local weather management, seat heating, cooling, air flow, & therapeutic massage capabilities, and a 50W cell phone wi-fi charging panel.
Extra to return
Geely is focusing on markets alongside China’s “Belt and Highway” initiative and plans to ascertain greater than 600 abroad gross sales retailers in Japanese Europe, the Center East, Southeast Asia, Africa, and South America, aiming to realize abroad gross sales of greater than 600,000 autos in 2025. To this point, the Geely EX5 has been launched in Thailand and Malaysia in addition to opened pre-sales in Hong Kong. Sooner or later, the Geely EX5 will even enter Indonesia and Norway.
Supply: Yiche, Geely
